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A richly ornamented metal murti of a deity with a bright orange turban topped by a crescent moon and a jeweled crown. The figure wears layered sparkling necklaces, a red garment, and jeweled earrings, and holds a trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. A second ornamented murti in a purple sari stands beside it, and a golden offering tray with green-jeweled items and marigold garlands sits in front, against a deep red draped backdrop.

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A gilded metal murti of a deity with an orange-red turban, a jeweled crown topped with a crescent moon, and a face with painted eyes and red lips. The figure wears heavy jeweled necklaces, a green and red pendant, large earrings and a jeweled gauntlet-like hand covering. One hand holds a gold trident and the other holds a small ornate staff, set against a red velvet curtain. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang at the left, and a tray with small brass figures and green-tipped items sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15Two large metal deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform against a deep red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown with a crescent, heavy layered gold necklaces with green and red stones, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a purple and orange sari, and bangles and necklaces. Both are decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands, and jewelled earrings hang on a tray in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-09-15A golden deity murti seated under a gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, a jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and holds a trident and a small kalasha-like vessel. Beside it sits a female deity murti in a purple and orange sari with a tall jewelled crown and layered gold necklaces, her hand raised in a blessing gesture. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from both figures, and a silver bowl with small lamps or offering items sits in front.2010-09-15A golden deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together under a gold arched frame against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears an orange-red turban and a crown with a crescent, ornate jeweled necklaces and a green gem pendant, and holds a trident with a drum-like object at his side. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, jeweled crown and heavy jewelry, and holds a small ritual object. Yellow, pink and purple flower garlands drape both figures, and a golden tray of offerings with green jeweled pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15A richly adorned deity murti, gold-faced, decorated for an alankar with a crown of jewelled gems and a crescent ornament, an orange-red turban, and heavy layered diamond-like jewelled necklaces and paisley earrings. The raised right hand is embellished with jewelled designs and the left holds a gold trident. A red velvet drape forms the backdrop, with green leaves and gold objects, including five gold-capped sculpted finials with green stones, in the foreground.2010-07-13Photograph of a deity murti pair in an arched gold frame against a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left has a golden face, an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a trident and a serpent-topped staff, heavy white and silver necklaces, and a jewelled hand. The figure on the right has a golden face, a black and gold headdress with pearl strands, large earrings and layered beaded necklaces. Both are garlanded with red flowers and yellow and purple blooms. These are statues, not living people, and no a person candidate is visible.2010-02-03October 11 20112011-10-11A gilded metal deity murti. It wears an orange and gold turban with a jeweled crown and peacock feather, large jeweled earrings, layered jeweled necklaces, and rudraksha malas with a gold pendant. The raised right hand holds a golden trident, and the left hand holds a bouquet of red roses and greenery. Marigold garlands in yellow, orange, and purple hang at the left edge, and a figure in turquoise clothing is partly visible at the right edge.2010-08-28July 08 20102010-07-08Gilded statues of a deity couple stand in an ornate golden arch against a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears an orange turban, a crescent-topped crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a ritual drum-like implement; the female figure wears a black and gold headdress, a teal and red sari with jewelled necklaces and large earrings. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at their sides and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. These are deity murti statues, not living people.2010-02-03April 04 20132013-04-04July 20 20102010-07-20